The Fact File

The Flag of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian flag that was officially adopted on March 15, 1973 is a green flag with Arabic inscriptions in white and a sword. The inscriptions on the flag (whose script is in Thuluth) is the shahaadah (Islamic declaration of faith) which reads: “laa ilaaha illallah muhemmadun rasoolullaah” meaning “There is no god worthy of worship except Allah and Mohammad (PBUH) is the messenger of Allah”. The sword on the flag symbolizes the victories of Ibn Saud.

The Emblem of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian Official Emblem is a date palm, representing vitality and growth, and two crossed swords, symbolizing justice and strength. The emblem was adopted in 1950. The golden colored emblem appears on the flag of Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia.

Meaning of National Anthem

Hasten to glory and supremacy!
Glorify the Creator of the heavens
And raise the green, fluttering flag,
Carrying the emblem of Light!
Repeat: God is greatest!
O my country,
My country, may you always live,
The glory of all Muslims!
Long live the King,
For the flag and the homeland!